RAYMOND LESLIE PARKER
Raymond Parker passed away suddenly at home, November 22nd 2020
Korean War Veteran – PPCLI-CD2, awarded meritorious service medal with Palm Leaf. Life Member of the Royal Canadian Legion. Past President BR 212 RCL Kemptville. Past Zone Commander G-3.
Survived by his loving wife and best friend Margaret (nee Western) of 71 years, his son, Leslie James (Nancy), 6 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews and extended family.
Pre-deceased by parents George Harrison and Emily Barbara Parker (nee Moxan), brothers George Arthur (Florence), Roy Leland (died in WW2) and William Russell (Bertha) sisters Phyliss Pearl Sinclair (Herb), Lillian Maude Cram (Cecil) and Evelyn Barbara Mitten (Meryl), son Rory Wayne, daughter Sandra Margaret and grandson Michael David Lalande.
Respecting Raymond’s wishes there is no visitation or service. Cremation has taken place.
Donations to Kemptville District Hospital foundation, North Grenville Curling Club, Seniors Community Services (formally the Kemptville and District Home Support Inc.) or a Charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
A Celebration of Ray’s life will be held at a later date.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Raymond Leslie Parker Sunday November 22nd 2020..
Death notice for the town of: Kemptville, Province: Ontario
Mrs Margaret Parker
I write to express to you the condolences from all Patricias on the loss of Ray Parker. The Regiment remembers his long service, and you and your family should be proud of that service. His service in Korea helped establish stability there. His service with the Legion continued his contributions for veterans. Ray’s name will be read in the year’s list of the lost when we read that list out next November in the Scared Space in Beechwood, the National Military Cemetery, Ottawa. His name will also be listed in the 2021 edition of the Patrician’s Last Post section.
Thank you for obviously supporting Ray throughout his service and later. His long marriage to Margaret was another accomplishment for you both. We are glad that he had a vibrant family and, we hope, a good life after the army. Thank you all.
Brigadier-General Vince Kennedy (Retired)
Colonel of the Regiment
Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry